Arvind Narayanan's journal

Apparently there's a strike in Hyderabad in protest of the bombings. I have to say I'm confused by this. They're clearly trying to make a point, send a message, but to whom? The terrorists? Like they care? I'd imagine they expect the conversation in the terrorist cell in response to the news of the strike would go something like this (pardon my Hindi):

Terrorist 4: Sounds like they almost don't like the bombings.Terrorist 2: Fuck.Terrorist 3: Ungrateful scum. I think we're in the wrong line of work.Terrorist 1: You're right. We need to find ourselves new jobs.

[thoughtful pause]

Terrorist 4: Do you guys think the McDonald's down the street is hiring?Terrorist 3: Yeah, I dunno about that. I'd rather try the Subway. Way more hot chicks.Terrorist 2: Ha ha, I'm with you pal. Hey, do you think there's 72 for each of us?Terrorist 3: Wait, are we still entitled to those or not?